MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. STD DRILL GUIDE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	71654502
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	06/15/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the inspection the drill guide do not clip in properly.The procedure was completed without delay.Backup from smith&nephew was available.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4, h6, the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device could not confirm the stated failure mode but could confirm that the device has scratches and nicks on it.The device shows signs of extensive use.A functional evaluation of the returned product confirmed the stated failure mode.The device was paired with the mating part but could not function, rendering the device inoperable.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes of the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: STD DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10254490
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-03022
• Device Sequence Number: 548194
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010585837
• UDI-Public: 03596010585837
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122170
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71654502
• Device Catalogue Number: 71654502
• Device Lot Number: 09ESP0032
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/15/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1